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2015-09-05: 2015 Senegal mid-air collision

On September 5, 2015, a 2015 Senegal mid-air collision was involved in an aviation accident. 7 people were killed. This summary draws on records from Wikidata contributors.

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On 5 September 2015, a CEIBA Intercontinental Boeing 737 and a Senegalair Hawker Siddeley HS-125 collided mid-air. The 737 landed safely at Malabo; the HS-125 crashed into the ocean, killing all seven on board.

Incident

On 5 September 2015, CEIBA Intercontinental Flight 071, a Boeing 737 passenger jet en route from Dakar, Senegal, to Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, collided mid-air with a Hawker Siddeley HS-125 air ambulance jet operated by Senegalair. The 737 sustained slight damage but continued to its destination and landed safely at Malabo.

Collision and Aftermath

The HS-125 remained airborne for nearly an hour after the collision, with the crew unresponsive. The aircraft eventually crashed into the ocean, resulting in the deaths of all seven people on board. No other injuries or damage were reported beyond the slight damage to the 737.

Investigation

An investigation into the incident was initiated by relevant authorities. No probable cause has been officially stated in the available source material.